Meaning of the word bludgeoning in English

What does bludgeoning mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bludgeoning

US /ˈblʌdʒ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈblʌdʒ.ɪŋ/

Noun

the act of hitting someone or something repeatedly with a heavy object

Example:
The victim suffered a severe bludgeoning to the head.
The police investigated the brutal bludgeoning.

Verb

1.

to hit someone or something repeatedly with a heavy object

Example:
He was accused of bludgeoning the victim with a baseball bat.
The attackers continued to bludgeon him even after he fell.
2.

to force someone to do something, especially by using strong arguments or threats

Example:
The government tried to bludgeon the opposition into accepting the new law.
He felt like he was being bludgeoned into making a decision.
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